Causes of bronchiectasis
Cf
Abpa
Copd
Post infectious
History of bronchiectasis
Abpa Copd Aspiration Infection Young syndrome Pcd Cf
Investigation in bronchiectasis
Cbc. Ige fumigatus
Ig g a m
Pneumococcal ab
Culture
Secondary investigation of bronchiectasis
Cftr Pcd Feno Rf. Ana anti ccp Alpha 1 anti Bronch Ct Hiv
Suspect bronchiectasis in
Ra Copd with exacerbation- pseudo Asthma , poorly controlled IC Chronic rhino sinusitis Healthy with cough more than 8 weeks
Indirect signs of bronchiectasis
Thickening
Mucus impaction
Mosaic attenuation
Direct signs of bronchiectasis
Ratio 1
Lack of tapering
Airway in 1cm